WASHINGTON LODGE 3-428 NEWSLETTER Non-Member MARCH 2015 Capital

March Lodge Meeting: Featured Articles March Meeting ...... 1 Festdrakt Workshop ...... 1 Meet & Greet the 3D Board Rosemaling Workshop ...... 2 Saturday, March 28, 7 :00 PM Knitting, Crocheting Group ...... 2 February Meeting Photos...... 3 House, 3846 Meredith Dr., Fairfax, VA The Rigid Heddle ...... 5 Potluck — please bring dishes by 6:45 so we ’s Message...... 6 may start promptly at 7. Virtual Pilgrim Report #2 ...... 7 April Reading Selections...... 9 The March Lodge meeting will feature a presentation by the Sons of February Reading Discussion ...... 9 Norway District Three (3D) Board, focusing on new programs and Vice-President’s Message ...... 10 plans for the District and the entire SofN. We’ll have a two-way ex- Recruit to Win ...... 11 change, with a chance to discuss concerns and express hopes for the Holmenkollen History ...... 11 future. All are welcome, regardless of membership status. District 3 President’s Message ...... 12 Scholarship Deadlines ...... 12 The Third District is comprised of 52 lodges in the Eastern US, from Litt på Norsk ...... 13 Maine to Florida. Mary Anderson, whom many of you met at January’s Discounted Opera Tickets ...... 14 installation of officers, is Third District Board President. The Board “Why Me?” ...... 14 meets periodically at lodges throughout the District. They will conduct Tubfrim Winner ...... 15 closed business meetings on Friday and Saturday, March 27 and 28, and Scena Theater -”The Norwegians” ..... 15 join our Lodge for potluck on the evening of the 28th. More information Recurring Announcements on 3D is found at www.3dsofn.org/aboutus/. Birthdays ...... 6 Join Sons of Norway ...... 10 Language Classes ...... 14 Care Committee ...... 15 Festdrakt MHz Norwegian TV ...... 15 Lodge Calendar / Area Events ...... 17 Workshop Flyers DATE CHANGE: APRIL 11-12 Festdrakt Workshop ...... 19 SofN Golf Tournament ...... 20 March in your new festdrakt this Settende Mai! Deb McConaghy will offer her popular two- day Festdrakt Workshop at Norway House April 11-12 where you can make a com- plete outfit or a component, alter an existing garment, or get measured for an outfit custom-made by Deb at a very reasonable price. Deb will bring a full compliment of fabrics and trims or you can bring your own. Sewing machines can be provided, too. A festdrakt is made of lighter-weight fabric, compared to a bunad, and is more suita- ble for our area’s hot and humid summers (remember them?). Many members have already made lovely dresses with Deb’s help. Shown at left is a festdrakt made at Deb’s 2014 workshop and worn in Brooklyn’s famous Settende Mai Parade. The “model” is a Nordic dancer who came down from NY for the workshop. For more information see the flyer on page 19 of this newsletter. A more comprehen- sive article appeared in last month’s Capital Viking. Email reservations or questions to [email protected].

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The Lodge will sponsor a Rosemaling Workshop at als, and your Norway House led by award winning artist Tina Keu- keepsake. Ap- ne on Saturday, April 25, 1-4 PM. Make a keepsake propriate for ornament and a bookmark while learning this tradi- ages 8 to 88+. tional painting technique from an artist whose work Class size is has been purchased by two Scandinavian museums in limited to 10 the US. so Tina can devote time to Students will receive an Intro to Rosemaling packet help all stu- containing: a brush, a sheet illustrating the two basic dents. painting strokes of rosemaling with room to practice, as well as additional combinations of strokes as border Payment will ideas, practice paper, a blank book mark, a printed ro- be required semaled bookmark, and a 1/8” thick wooden ornament the day of the to decorate. The packet also includes information workshop. about the history of rosemaling and the instructor. Students’ ornaments from one of To register, Tina’s recent workshops. Tina will also provide materials to paint the wooden please email ornament, including acrylic paint, sandpaper, a choice [email protected]. of designs, transfer paper, acrylic varnish, and ribbon To learn about Tina’s art and experience see her web- for the masterpiece's final touch. site http://rosemalingbychristina.com. Your cost? A very modest $10 for instruction, materi-

Do You Knit? Do you Crochet? Or are you interested in learning either of these skills? Would you like to join a friendly group of knit- ters and crocheters? We are sending this initial inquiry to determine if there is sufficient interest in forming a Knitter’s and Crocheter’s Group at our Lodge, which would be a nice complement to our on-going cultural activity groups. If you think you would be interested in joining a congenial needle arts group, please contact Doris Goodlett at [email protected] or call 703-278-8724. The Lodge has yarn and knitting needles available for members who would like to learn. If there is sufficient interest, the group will determine the best dates and times to meet.

Children’s Activities at Meetings Our monthly lodge meetings include youth activities. Parents, please RSVP before each meeting to youth director Annemarie McCaslin at [email protected] with your chil- dren’s names and ages so that activities can be appropriately tailored.

VOL. 51, NO. 3 PAGE 2 WASHINGTON LODGE 3-428 NEWSLETTER Non-Member MARCH 2015 Photos from the February Meeting Lodge members who braved sub-zero temperatures on February 20 were richly rewarded with Tina Keune’s presentation on Norwegian and Swedish Folk Art. One of the items Tina discussed, a decorated “rigid heddle” used for band weaving, is highlighted on page 5.

VOL. 51, NO. 3 PAGE 3 WASHINGTON LODGE 3-428 NEWSLETTER Non-Member MARCH 2015 More Photos from the February Meeting

VOL. 51, NO. 3 PAGE 4 WASHINGTON LODGE 3-428 NEWSLETTER Non-Member MARCH 2015 The Rigid Heddle: A Gift for Weaving

By Tina Keune February’s program addressed the subject of Norwe- gian and Swedish folk art and mentioned a particular courting gift known as a rigid heddle. The designs for this loom could be plain, or elaborately carved and painted, with the shapes of animals, plants, hearts, ini- tials, and dates. Weaving involves a warp thread and a weft thread. The warp is the lengthwise set of threads held in ten- sion, Weft threads are woven crosswise through the long warp set of threads. See the diagram to the right. The word warp means “that which is thrown across,” from the German werfen, and Dutch werpen. Band weaving was a task that could be done outside or in- side the home and was demonstrated at wooden knife. The pattern was picked up with the fin- our 2014 Holiday gers. When the woven band became as long as the Festival and Christ- reach of the weaver’s arms, it was loosened from the mas Bazaar by local belt. The rigid heddle was pushed forward and the wo- weaving artisan, ven band with the finished weaving was left hanging Linda Hurt. The from the waist. warp threads were The bands can have geometric patterns dating from the traditionally attached Viking Age. There are no pre-drawn pattern motifs. Patterns are memorized by names, such as rose, cat paw, S-hook, or dove. Experienced weavers can combine designs into long, unique bands and can include their names and year date at the end of the band.

Image above and at right courtesy of Laila Duran

See the following sites for more information: to a tree or wall at one end, and stretched by fastening  historicweaving.com/wordpress/rigid-heddle-band the other end to a belt worn around the waist. Some -weaving/ warp threads are placed in the space between the slats of the loom, while the remaining threads are drawn  www.duranpublishing.com through the holes of the slats.  http://weavezine.com/ The weft is rolled on a small bobbin, taken through the For lovely internet images, enter the search terms warp threads, and set into the weaving firmly with a “Images for Laila Duran Scandinavian Folklore.”

VOL. 51, NO. 3 PAGE 5 WASHINGTON LODGE 3-428 NEWSLETTER Non-Member MARCH 2015 structions. President’s Message I encourage Dear Members, you to think about all the On Friday, February 20th, Tina Keune provide an ex- volunteer cellent program on Norwegian and Swedish folk art. activities She also spoke of challenges to create folk art hun- that you con- dreds of years ago. She also discussed the influence of tribute each religion and art from other countries on Norway and month so . you can be prepared March will be a very busy month. Deb McConaghy when we ask will have a class on sewing Festdrakt costumes on for volunteer March 7 & 8 (see page 1 and the flyer on page 18). On hours. March 21st we will have the annual Zone 6 Memorial Service in Lutherville, MD. Since we could not partic- There are ipate in the annual Memorial Service the past few several years, we will include our deceased members from Lodge posi- 2012, 2013 & 2014. On Friday, March 27th and Satur- tions still open. I encourage you to seriously consider day, March 28th the Lodge will host the Third District accepting a position. The Lodge needs your support. Board meeting. The 3D Board will meet all day Fri- We have three key open positions, Program Director, day and Saturday at Norway House. On Saturday Cultural Director and Publicity Director, that are ur- evening, March 28th we will have a “meet & greet” gently needed. Additionally, all of our committees with the 3D Board members. need additional members -- please volunteer. If you can help please email me at [email protected]. Most of you take time to volunteer at a variety of Sons of Norway activities and events. Sons of Norway In- Fraternally, ternational requests that members provide the time spent on these volunteer activities. SofN has devel- Burt Koske oped a new program that we can use to record the President, Washington Lodge 3-428 hours. We have not yet set up the details of the pro- gram for the Lodge. I will be sending out detailed in-

Happy March Birthdays!

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the oldest paddle steamer (skibladner) still in operation Virtual Pilgrimage in the world. It was built in 1856. Onboard it has an elegant saloon and a very fine restaurant. To share this Progress Report #2: experience with me, go to the online video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpkRskry_Ps. For com- plete information, go to the skibladner website: to www.skibladner.no/engelsk/index.htm. By Christine Foster Meloni For more beautiful views of the lake, you can access Reprinted with permission from the Norwegian Ameri- two online videos: can Weekly  “HDR Time Lapse-Norway’s Largest Lake, I am still walking along St. Olav’s Way and am gradu- Mjøsa” - http://vimeo.com/23726957 ally drawing closer to my final destination,  “Kayak Fishing - Trolling Lake Mjøsa” - (Trondheim). In my last report I had completed Leg A www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BWMsi7BurQ from to Eidsvoll, a total of 48.6 miles. Now I have completed Legs B, I spent the night at the Finnsbråten in Espa. It is an C, and D for a grand total unstaffed, no-service of 171 miles. Here is a cabin just south of link to a Google Map for Lysjøen Lake. I re- my exact location: https:// served a bed in ad- goo.gl/maps/A3VPI. vance and then paid when I arrived. Pay- Let me share with you ing is on the honor some of the highlights on system because no Leg B between Eidsvoll one is there to collect and Hamar. the money. Norwe- gians are exception- Lake Mjøsa ally honest people Being a native of the great and they expect for- state of Minnesota, I am a eign tourists to be so lover of lakes. Therefore, I as well! was thrilled to see Lake Mjøsa come into view. It is Norway’s largest lake and stretches 65 miles from Morskogen Eidsvoll in the south to in the north. It is Morskogen is a woods on the Mjøsa Lake located be- one of the deepest lakes in Europe. It is very popular tween Eidsvoll and in County. It is with fishermen as it has over 20 species of fish includ- historically significant as the battlefield where the ing pike and European perch. It is also popular with Norwegian Army fought the invading Army sunbathers in the summer. in 1940. The Germans won the battle and occupied At this point in the pilgrimage I had a choice. I could Norway for five years. follow the path along the right side of the lake or the You can see actual footage from the Battle for Norway one along the left. I chose the right and therefore went in this YouTube video: through the cities of Hamar and Moelv. If I had chosen www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7blFqE35bY. the other side, I would have passed through Bønsnes, , Gran, Gjøvik, and Vingrom. The Morskogen area is particularly known today for having one of Norway’s most dangerous roads. A high I don’t like to look at lakes only. I like to be on them. frequency of deaths in car accidents occurs here on I think being on them is much better than being near Highway E6. them or in them. So I decided that I could not pass up the opportunity to have a ride on the Nordic Explorer, Continued on next page...

VOL. 51, NO. 3 PAGE 7 WASHINGTON LODGE 3-428 NEWSLETTER Non-Member MARCH 2015 Continued from previous page... Price range: 8000 to 70,000 NOK Average number of times worn per year: 2.5 Stange Stange is mentioned in the 1225 saga of Håkon Fokhol Farm (overnight location) Håkonsen (then This farm, just outside of Stange, receives visitors called Skaun) and throughout the year. Pilgrims are always welcome. It is described as “a is an 1125-acre farm with cattle, horses, grains, vege- large village with tables, hayfields, and pastures. It is one of Norway’s many churches largest biodynamic/organic farms. Many farmers in and large farms.” I Norway and throughout Europe are opening up their visited the very farms to guests who can learn about the daily opera- beautiful medieval tions of the farm and can also do some work. church here that Atlungstad Distillery This distillery calls itself “a cultural monument of na- tional value” on its website. It was built next to Lake Mjøsa by local farmers in 1855. After 150 years, it was finally placed on Norway’s Cul- dates back to 1250. It is tural Heritage List an important church be- of Historic Sites. I cause it is located on one took a tour and had a sample of its renowned aquavit. of the main roads traveled In addition to the distillery, its historic brick building by St. Olaf many years includes a museum and a large dining room and offers ago. a beautiful view of the lake. Hulda Garborg (1862-1934) was born in Stange. She After my tour, I rented some golf clubs and played a wrote novels and plays. game of golf on the Atlungstad 18-hole golf course. What I will especially Then I walked over to a nearby farm and went horse- remember about her, how- back riding. Being active outdoors in such a lovely ever, is her role in inspir- location was exhilarating! ing keen interest in the bunad, Norway’s national Hedmark Cultural History Museum costume, during the Ro- mantic National Move- I enjoyed visiting this interesting museum very much. ment in Norway. She was I toured its many open air exhibits. The most spectac- even knighted by the Roy- ular was the ruins of Hamar Cathedral which is now al Order of St. Olav in covered with a glass shield to protect it. Church ser- 1932. vices, concerts, and plays are held here. The museum has 65 other historic buildings that one can explore Interesting facts about bunads from the Sons of Nor- way Viking magazine (May 2013): Hamar Types of bunads: 450 Hamar is the most important city in Hedmark County Number of bunads owned: 2.5 million with a population of 30,000. When Bishop Nicholas Percentage of women owning a bunad: 55% Breakspeare, an Englishman, was sent to Norway as a Percentage of men owning a bunad: 7% Continued on next page...

VOL. 51, NO. 3 PAGE 8 WASHINGTON LODGE 3-428 NEWSLETTER Non-Member MARCH 2015 Continued from pervious page… the eastern side. In addition to the cathedral, this city has other tourist attractions: the Kirsten Flagstad Mu- papal legate in the late 11th century, he established a seum, Lake Mjøsa’s Skibladner, the Norwegian Rail- diocese in Hamar. The famous cathedral was built here way Museum, and the Olympic arena that was used along with a monastery and a school. Nicholas later during the 1994 Olympics in Lillehammer. became Pope Adrian IV. This brings me to the end of Leg B. I have much more The city is located on the lake, about half way up on to share with you but I have run out of space!

APRIL READING CIRCLE SELECTIONS The Reading Circle will meet at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, April 28. We will be discussing two books. The books have the same subject, an extraordinary Viking woman, but one is non-fiction and the other historical fic- tion. You may choose to read one or both. The books are: The Far Traveler by Nancy Marie Brown In The Far Traveler, Nancy Marie Brown tries to solve the mystery of a beautiful woman named Gudrid who appears in two Icelandic sagas and crossed the North Atlantic, from Iceland and Greenland to Newfound- land and Norway, eight times. Who was this intrepid woman, and why did she roam off the edge of the known world? – New York Times

The Sea Road by Margaret Elphinstone A haunting and compel- ling historical novel, The Sea Road is an ambitious re-telling of the Viking exploration of the North Atlantic from the viewpoint of one extraordinary woman. - Review by Simon Hall, The Herald. Contact Christine Meloni for the location of the discussion at [email protected].

Those present in addition to the hosts were Denise Lodge Reading Circle Bowden, Tim Christenson, Marie Hansen, Christine Meloni, and Barbara and Joel Myklebust. Discusses Only the This volume continues the investigation into the two murders examined in Land of Dreams, the first vol-

Dead ume, but the writer still leaves the reader up in the air. The Arctic weather This state of affairs left everyone very frustrated and set the tone for the looking forward to resolving all of the loose ends in Reading Circle’s the final volume, The Ravens, due out in April. discussion of Only Only the Dead is beautifully written, especially the the Dead, the sec- descriptions of the magnificent landscape and the ond volume in Vidar harsh winter weather in northern Minnesota. One also Sundstøl’s Minneso- learns much about the Ojibwa Indians, who have in- ta Trilogy. We met habited that land for many a moon. on the evening of February 17 at the Everyone is always welcome at our discussions. Visit home of Lynn and Rosalie Juhl, who warmed our the lodge’s website at www.norwaydc.org/reading for hearts with their gracious hospitality. the 2015 Reading List and more information or contact Christine Meloni at [email protected].

VOL. 51, NO. 3 PAGE 9 WASHINGTON LODGE 3-428 NEWSLETTER Non-Member MARCH 2015 pins for 60 years of A Message from Our membership. Awe- some! This also will New Vice-President be retroactive from Greetings, 2010 to present. Watch for more in- My name is Doris Goodlett. I am pleased to serve this formation about this year as Vice-President of our Lodge. I have been a later. member of Sons of Norway since 2003 and have got- Sons of Norway is ten to know many of you already, but hope to get to continuing the Re- know many more. I am looking forward to working cruitment and Reten- and celebrating with all of you this year. tion Challenge in My job will be to monitor our lodge membership. 2015. The goals of Therefore, I want to encourage any of our members the program are to who have forgotten to renew their memberships to retain our current membership by offering cultural pro- please renew soon. We value each one of you and grams and events that will be interesting to all, and to don’t want to lose anyone. For help with reinstating a help our lodge grow by actively seeking new members. lapsed membership see the box below. The lodge in each district that earns the most points for I also want to welcome all our new members. We are retaining and growing membership will be awarded so glad you have chosen to join us. Eighteen new $250. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if our lodge could be members joined in 2014, and four more new members the winner? You can read more about this program in have joined so far this year. Velkommen til vårt hytte. the February Viking magazine and at sonsofnor- Welcome to our lodge. way.com “2015 Recruitment Challenge.” Also, indi- vidual incentives are offered through the “Norwegian We will be having a Welcome Brunch later this year to Experience Recruitment Contest” - see page 11 of this welcome our new members. These events were tempo- newsletter. If you know anyone who might be interest- rarily suspended during the time our lodge was sus- ed in joining us, invite them to our next meeting. If you pended, but with our reinstatement we will resume have an interest in a particular cultural activity beyond them. All new members from November 2010 to the what we already offer, let us know and we will see present will be invited to attend and be personally wel- what we can do. comed. Of course, all our members will be invited to come and help greet our new members and get to know Looking forward to seeing you at the next lodge meet- them. Details will be coming about this event later. ing on March 28 when we will greet the 3rd District Sons of Norway Board Members with a Pot Luck Sup- We will also resume recognition of membership lon- per. gevity by awarding pins again to members who have Fraternally, been with us for five, ten, fifteen, twenty...... up to 60 years. Yes, we have two members who have earned Doris

 To join as a new member visit our Lodge web site Join Sons of Norway, www.norwaydc.org/membership or call 800-945- Reinstate a Lapsed Membership, 8851. Give a Membership  If your membership has lapsed call 800-945-8851  Current Dues: Individual $52.50 (International or email [email protected]. $34.00 + District $8.50 + Lodge $10.00)  Children 15 years of age or under who have a par- ent or grandparent who is a Sons of Norway  Spouse $ 45.50 member may sign up for a free Heritage Member-  Youth $21.25 ship. Youth ages 16-23 who have a parent or grandparent who is a Sons of Norway member  Your children & grandchildren are FREE! may be a free Unge Venner member.

VOL. 51, NO. 3 PAGE 10 WASHINGTON LODGE 3-428 NEWSLETTER Non-Member MARCH 2015 Recruit to Win Two Tickets to Norway and recognize the great work being grow, but it could also in a done by recruiters in every district. trip of a lifetime to Norway. Unlike the past, where one winner As in past years, this year'scontest was drawn at random and given an is open to Sons of Norway mem- all-expense paid trip to Norway, bers* who recruit new, dues-paying the 2015 contest will award two members, so make sure your name plane tickets to the top recruiter in is listed in the membership applica- every district! Sons of Norway tion’s “Referred By” field. The feels this change better reflects the eligible members in each district egalitarian nature of the organiza- who have the highest recruitment Sons of Norway is proud to an- tion and does a better job of re- numbers will be notified in January nounce that it is continuing its part- warding members throughout the of 2016. nership with Borton Overseas for organization for their dedication to the 2015 Norwegian Experience *Members of HQ staff, FBCs and mem- their lodge and district. Recruitment Contest! bers of the International Board of Di- This is an exciting opportunity for rectors are not eligible for this contest. This year, however, there are some recruiters because their efforts will new and exciting changes to the Courtesy SofN Newsletter Service not only help their local lodge contest, in order to raise the stakes

len received its most dra- Holmenkollen History matic re-development prior to hosting the 2011 World In March thousands of spectators will gather in Oslo to Championships, moderniz- support their favorite athletes for the 2015 Holmenkol- ing by becoming the only len Ski Festival. Arranged yearly since the first ski ski jump in the world with jumping and cross-country skiing competition in 1892, permanent wind protection the Holmenkollen Ski Festival includes events in ski and a steel construction. To- Holmenkollen, 1934 jumping, Nordic combined and cross-country skiing. day it stands alone as the An FIS World Cup Nordic event, the festival draws world’s most modern ski jump facility. large crowds and is attended annually by the Royal Family. Physical changes to the facilities aren’t the only trans- formations that Holmenkollen experienced over the Regarded as being among the most famous sports are- many years. Slalom and downhill racing events were nas in the world and the center of Norwegian skiing, added to the program in 1947. Four years later, giant Holmenkollen has a long and impressive history. In the slalom was added and with it came the addition of fe- many years since its inception Holmenkollen and its male competitors. In 2001 the first female ski-jumping facilities have existed in multiple separate incarna- event was held. tions, changing dramatically since its first branch and To learn more about Holmenkollen or to read up on snow ski jump in 1892. Hosting World Championships the events happening at 2015 Holmenkollen Ski Festi- in 1930, 1966, 1982 and the nordic skiing events of the val, held March 13-15, visit: 1952 Winter Olympic Games—an event that set the arena’s all-time attendance record of 120,000—  http://skifest.no/ brought advancements like permanent grandstands, a  www.facebook.com/HolmenkollenSkifestival judge’s tower and a lift. The war years halted regular  http://www.holmenkollen.com/ events at Holmenkollen until a celebratory liberation event in 1946. Competitors wrote the symbol H7 (King Image courtesy Anders Wilse, Wikimedia Commons Haakon VII) in the outrun and the events once again Article courtesy SofN News Service. commenced as they had prior to the war. Holmenkol-

VOL. 51, NO. 3 PAGE 11 WASHINGTON LODGE 3-428 NEWSLETTER Non-Member MARCH 2015 District 3 President’s Message fra Presidenten, Mary B. Andersen “No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn." to post your Hal Borland events) or the SofN website to In the February issue of Fjell-Llom (Mountain Ech- see what other oes), Blafjell Lodge 3-646 Vice-President Joann Bar- lodges are doing. field referred to Sons of Norway membership as a “a If you see some- passport to all those lodges, anywhere in the U.S., thing that would Canada, or Norway.” It is easy to forget that we are work for your part of a larger, robust organization with over 60,000 lodge and want members worldwide. It is easy to forget that we are more information, more than our own lodge but rather we are part of a reach out to the lodge with the program that intrigued Zone and District and a worldwide organization! So, you. what is this all leading up to? You know the expres- sion “think out of the box” how about adding “think It is not easy to develop a program schedule that is a out of your lodge” too. little bit different than the year before. Always re- member that we are one organization. It’s OK to call Scandia (3-617) President Pat Rush is quoted in Inter- other lodges to get ideas even if they are in another national President Jon Tehven’s letter in the February District. 2015 issue of Viking. Pat said “We knew we had to change how we are doing things.” Their changes Vinter hilsener, resulted in almost doubling attendance at meetings! Mary Perhaps you might want to send Pat an email and ask her how their lodge got such great results. P.S. I have been thinking about this letter for some time; trying to find encouraging words to our frater- I see from your newsletters that there is a lot of great nal brothers and sisters in the Northeast who have “cross-pollination” going on! (I like reading the lodge been battered by the winter storms. I have searched newsletters, please make sure I am on your distribu- quotes relating to March winds and found a quote tion list!) Lodges are inviting members of other which made me laugh out loud: “A great wind is lodges to give presentations (e.g., Deb McConaghy of blowing, and that gives you either imagination or a Norsk Carolina is going to Washington DC Lodge for headache.”- Catherine the Great. I removed it from a bunad/festdrakt class; Zone 1 lodges frequently the tag line from this letter but I suspect our brothers hold joint activities, the Florida lodges come together and sisters in the Northeast have a pounding head- for regattas). ache by now! Use your SofN passport and visit a Look at the 3D Website (hopefully you all remember southern lodge!

Sons of Norway Foundation Scholarships — Deadlines Are Fast Approaching Do you have a college student in your life? If yes, please go to www.sonsofnorway.com/foundation and check out the seven types of col- lege scholarships offered by Sons of Norway. All applications are done online and the due dates begin March 1, 2015. Current Sons of Norway members, children and grandchildren of cur- rent members qualify.

VOL. 51, NO. 3 PAGE 12 WASHINGTON LODGE 3-428 NEWSLETTER Non-Member MARCH 2015 a little in English... to do, and to teach future generations to appreciate as well. But, together we all must protect everything The Year of Friluftsliv that lives around us.” The Crown Prince presented those in attendance with 2015 how they can take advantage of this year, and hope- fully years to come saying, “To all of you children: “Go on a ski trip, hiking trip, sledding trip, camping pester your parents about getting outside to take a trip trip, mountain top trip, berry picking trip, fishing trip, as much as you want this year!” overnight trip - or just get outside for a walk! These can be experiences you remember your whole life,” Crown Princess Mette-Marit and Crown Prince Haa- said H.K.H. Crown Prince Haakon. He opened kon visited the Norwegian Scout Association’s activ- Friluftslivets år (The year of Outdoor Life) 2015 on ity area where they were trained in lighting bonfires. January 13th in Tøyenparken. Crown Prince Haakon From January 13th to the 14th there are many in Nor- is the Friluftsårets spokesperson. way who will sleep outside to celebrate the year of Friluftsliv – on their balcony, in the backyard, next to “The best thing about being outside and engaged in the water, in the forest or on a mountain. outdoor activities is that it’s so easy! It’s just about putting clothes on – some skis or some shoes and go- litt på norsk... ing out to be in nature. And in Norway we are ex- tremely lucky, because we have nature everywhere,” said Crown Prince. Friluftslivåret 2015 “Dra på skitur, gåtur, aketur, telttur, topptur, bærtur, Friluftsliv provides good opportunities, an improved fisketur, langtur - eller bare kom dere ut en tur! Det quality of life, better health and a richer life, writes kan bli opplevelser dere husker hele livet,” sa H.K.H. Friluftslivets Joint Organization on its webpage. The Kronprins Haakon 13. januar i Tøyenparken. Han goal is to provide lasting results in the form of in- åpnet Friluftslivets år 2015. Kronprins Haakon er creased participation in outdoor recreation in all parts Friluftsårets beskytter. of the population. The year shall increase awareness of outdoor recre- “Det beste med det å være ute ation, positive og drive med friluftsliv, det er effects on public at det er så lett! Det er bare å health and raise ta på seg noen klær - noen ski awareness about eller noen sko og så gå ut og the great oppor- være i naturen. Og i Norge så tunities that eve- er vi ganske heldige, for vi har ryone in Norway jo natur overalt,” sa Kronprins has for Haakon. friluftsliv. Friluftsliv gir gode op- In his New plevelser, økt livskvalitet, en Year’s Speech, bedre helse og et rikere liv, His Majesty the skriver Friluftslivets King talked Skating rink in Oslo. Courtesy Jakob Humer, Fellesorganisasjon på sine about this year Creative Commons hjemmesider. Målet er å gi that we are enter- varige resultater i form av økt ing into, saying, “I think we have a lot to learn from deltakelse i friluftsliv i alle deler av befolkingen. Året those who live close to nature in order to gain skal gi økt oppmerksomhet rundt friluftslivets posi- knowledge about how to deal with environmental tive effekter for folkehelsen, og øke bevisstheten om challenges. 2015 is the year of Friluftsliv. We Nor- de gode mulighetene som alle i Norge har til å utøve wegians love to be out in nature. We enjoy this fan- friluftsliv. tastic goodness in a long breath – on the mountain, in I Nyttårstalen snakket Hans Majestet Kongen om the forest, on the sea. That is what we will continue Continued on next page... VOL. 51, NO. 3 PAGE 13 WASHINGTON LODGE 3-428 NEWSLETTER Non-Member MARCH 2015

Norwegian Language & Conversation Groups Beginner I Class, Tuesdays, 7 PM Beginner II Class, Wednesdays, 6 PM Intermediate and Advanced Classes, Wednesdays, 7 PM The classes move slowly enough so everybody can keep up and have fun while learning Norwegian. Our teacher is Nina Brambini Smith, a certified Norwegian/English teacher (she has taught for years at State Department Language School) from Oslo. For more information contact Nina at [email protected].

Continued from previous page… kan benytte seg av dette året, og forhåpentlig årene som kommer: “Til alle dere barn: Mas på foreldrene dette året som vi nå går inn i: “Jeg tror vi har mye å deres om å få dra på tur så mye dere vil dette året!” lære av dem som lever tett på naturen for å få kunn- skap om hvordan vi skal håndtere miljøutfordringene. Kronprinsesse Mette-Marit og Kronprins Haakon 2015 er Friluftslivets år. Vi nordmenn elsker å være besøkte Norges Speiderforbunds aktivitetsområde der ute i naturen. Vi nyter dette fantastiske godet i lang- de fikk opplæring i å tenne bål, spikke, surre, sage og drag – på fjellet, i skogen, på sjøen. Det skal vi bare kappe. Fra 13. - 14. januar er det mange i Norge som fortsette med, og lære nye generasjoner å verdsette. skal sove ute som en markering av Friluftslivets år - Men da må vi alle også være med å beskytte alt le- på balkongen, i bakgården, ved et vann, i skogen eller vende rundt oss.” på fjellet. Kronprinsen introduserte de oppmøtte for hvordan de Courtesy SofN Newsletter Service.

Special Offer: 10% off National Opera’s The Flying Dutchman This March the Washington National Opera will present Richard Wagner’s opera, The Flying Dutchman, in the Kennedy Center Opera House. This opera, set on the Norwegian coast and based on a famous nautical legend, was inspired by Wagner’s own travels through the coastal fjords of Norway. The Kennedy Center is offering 10% off select seats to all performances. If ordering by phone or in person at the Kennedy Center Box Office, mention offer number 196141 to receive your discount. The Box Office phone number is (202) 467-4600.

Member Julie Burnett’s husband, Michael, recently published two children’s books based on his experience working with children in Fairfax County Public Schools. The books are geared for kindergarten through 3rd grade, and help answer questions that Mike hears so of- ten from these little tykes who are trying to understand their world. His first book, Why Me?, explains why gnats like to buzz around the children’s heads during recess. The books are available from and other outlets. For more information contact Julie at 703-220-9707 or [email protected].

News for the Norwegian American Weekly If you are aware of any events taking place in the DC Metro area of interest to Norwegian Americans, please contact Christine Foster Meloni, DC Correspondent for the Norwegian American Weekly, at [email protected].

VOL. 51, NO. 3 PAGE 14 WASHINGTON LODGE 3-428 NEWSLETTER Non-Member MARCH 2015 Tubfrim Winner Announced Thursday, January 15, 2015 was a lucky day for Violet ing nearly 30% of all stamps collected. “Vi” Hills, a member of Jotunheimen 4-499 in Billing, While helping children is a great motivation for our MT. Vi was the winner of the Tubfrim drawing to give members, there is a special incentive to say “thank away a ticket to Norway, worth up to $1,000. Her post- you.” For every pound of stamps collected, the mem- card was drawn from among 2,530 other cards. With ber or lodge can enter a drawing, held in mid-January one card for every pound sent to Norway that means every year, to win a round trip ticket to Norway, worth that Sons of Norway sent at least 2,531 pounds of up to $1,000. The official postcard to enter the drawing stamps to Tubfrim in 2014. This was a significant in- can be order from the Sons of Norway Supply Depart- crease from 2013, when 1,216 pounds of stamps were ment, 800-945-8851 ext 645 or [email protected]. sent. If you would like to participate in the Tubfrim contest For the past 29 years, our members have been clipping and get a chance to win a free ticket to Norway, visit canceled postage stamps and sending them to Tubfrim, the Tubfrim page on the Sons of Norway website: who then sells them to dealers and collectors. www.sofn.com/members/showPage.jsp? Originally the money raised went to help children af- document=lodgeresources/Tubfrim.htm flicted by tuberculosis. Since tuberculosis is no longer For more information or questions, contact Sons of the threat to health that it once was, today the proceeds Norway Tubfrim chairperson, Gene Brandvold, at 952- from the resale of stamps helps improve the quality of 831-4361 or [email protected]. life for children and youth with disabilities and special needs. Sons of Norway members are the largest con- Courtesy Sons of Norway Newsletter Service tributor outside of Norway to Tubfrim’s efforts, send-

Spread a Little Sunshine Please keep our Care Committee Chair, Debbie Fosaaen, informed about members who are ill, under- going surgery, recuperating, or homebound for an extensive period. We will send them best wishes from the Lodge as a whole. Contact Debbie at [email protected].

Norwegian Mysteries on MHz “The Norwegians” Worldview TV in March March 19 – April 19, 2015 Based on novels by Unni Lindell. Presented by Scena Theater at the Anacostia Playhouse Broadcast in Norwegian with English subtitles 2020 Shannon Place SE, WDC 20020 The Mourning Cloak — Parts 1 & 2 on Wed., Featuring award-winning actors Nanna Ingvarsson, March 4 and 11 respectively, 9 PM. Brian Hemmingsen, Ron Litman & Nora Achrati The Night Sister — Parts 1 & 2 on Wed., March 18 For more information see www.scenatheater.org/ and 25, respectively, 9 PM. In our area, MHz is on the following channels:

FIOS 451 Comcast 271 Cox 470 DirecTV 972 RCN 30 Dish 8077

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On Monday, March 16, the American Scandinavian While at the IMF, Mr. Papaioannou has been involved Association will present a program on the Norwegian in various surveillance and technical assistance mis- Sovereign Wealth Fund by Michael Papaioannou of sions to developed and emerging economies. the International Monetary Fund. The meeting will be held at 8 PM at St. John’s His talk will cover the institutional structure and in- Church, Wisconsin and Bradley Blvd., Chevy Chase, vestment management of Norway’s Government Pen- MD. sion Fund Global, Norway’s sovereign wealth fund. For information see www.scandinavian-dc.org.

Please Share Your Interests

The Capital Viking is a wonderful way to highlight our member’s interests and experiences. Can you help by sharing some of yours? Please think about writing a little something for the newsletter. Even short articles that fit in a text box (like this one) would be great. No need to aim for a Pulitzer — just share with friends who have common interests. Here are a few ideas to get you started... * Do you have a favorite spot in Norway, off the beaten track? * Do you have genealogical research to share — tips or personal stories? * Do you have a special family photo or keepsake? What does it mean to you? What’s the story behind it? * Do you have a passion for Norwegian music, dance, fiber arts, cooking, rosemaling, literature? Could you choose one example like a book, pattern, or instrument, and write a short article about it? Image courtesy Philip Bitmar, Creative Commons Photos: Many photos from the Internet are copyrighted and thus off- limits to the Capital Viking, so before you download an illustration please contact me and we can work together to find copyright-free images. Want to talk about or send your ideas? Please email me at [email protected]. Tusen takk! Marie Hansen

Name Badges

Personalized Washington Lodge 3-428 name badges may be ordered from Burt Koske for $10. The badges are made of hard plastic with a pin on the back. Contact Burt at any Lodge event, or email [email protected].

VOL. 51, NO. 3 PAGE 16 WASHINGTON LODGE 3-428 NEWSLETTER Non-Member MARCH 2015 Info/directions: http://MAND.fanitull.org or contact Jen- ny at [email protected] or 301-371-4312. Lodge Calendar Norwegian Church Service Festdrakt Workshop Sunday, March 8, 3 p.m. April 11-12 (date changed) Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 7730 Bradley Blvd., Be- Norway House thesda, MD (corner of Seven Locks Rd. & Bradley See page 1 for details Blvd.). The service is in Norwegian. All are welcome. “Kirkekaffee” after the service. For information call March Lodge Meeting Lasse Syversen at 301-641-7908 or email Saturday, March 28, Evening, 7 PM [email protected]

Program: “Meet the 3D Board Members” ASA March Meeting: Norwegian Wealth Fund See page 1 for details Monday, March 16 at 8 p.m. Presentation by Michel Papaioannou, IMF Rosemaling Workshop St. John’s Church, Wisconsin Ave. & Bradley Blvd., Saturday, April 25 1-4 PM Chevy Chase, MD. www.scandinavian-dc.org. Norway House See page 2 for details The Norwegians March 19 - April 19 April Reading Circle The Anacostia Playhouse Tuesday, April 28, 2015, at 7:30 p.m. 2020 Shannon Place SE, WDC 20020 For more information see www.scenatheater.org/ Location to be announced. www.norwaydc.org/reading Scandia DC 3rd Saturday Dance See page 9 for details Saturday, March 21, 7-10 p.m. Teaching, 7-8 p.m., open dancing 8-10 p.m. Norw. Language & Conversation Groups Greenbelt Community Center, 15 Crescent Dr., Green- Norway House belt, MD (dance studio on lower level). The featured fiddler is Andrea Hoag. www.scandiadc.info/ or contact Beginner I Class every Tuesday, 7 p.m. Linda Brooks & Ross Schipper at [email protected] Beginner II Class every Wednesday, 6 p.m. or 202-333-2826. Intermediate/Advanced Class every Wed., 7 p.m. www.norwaydc.org/language Fairfax Genealogical Society Spring Conf. See page 14 for details. Friday & Saturday, March 27 & 28 Fairfax Marriott at Fair Oaks Each year FxGS holds a 2-day conference in the Spring. These conferences have nationally known speakers, special interest tracks, and various vendor Other Area Events of Interest booths. There is an opportunity for one-on-one consul- tation with some speakers. This year’s theme is “Tips Lakselaget Luncheon Meeting and Tricks for Researching the Mid-Atlantic and Euro- Saturday, March 7, 11:30 a.m. pean Connections.” www.fxgs.org/cpage.php?pt=20 Program: “Norway’s Northern Lights” presented by Dr. Lars Dyrud. Clyde’s of Tyson’s, 8332 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA. Save the Date Reservations required. Contact Katherine Barnett at 2015 Norwegian Festival Dec. 4 & 5 [email protected]. www.lakselagetdc.org. Festival planning starts in early Spring to highlight

Norwegian Dance & Potluck the cultural aspects of our heritage with dancing, music, artisans, food/baking demonstrations, the Saturday, March 7, potluck 6:30 p.m., dancing 7:30. Café, etc. If you are interested in participating in 6807 Westmoreland Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912 the 2015 Festival, please volunteer as the success 4th Annual Rørosmartnan Party streamed live from cannot be accomplished without the support of our Norway. Co-sponsored with Scandia DC. Bring clean members - contact [email protected] shoes to wear, food to share, and $$ you can spare.

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Directions to Norway House About Capital Viking 3846 Meredith Dr., Fairfax, VA 22030 Capital Viking is published by Sons of Norway Lodge 3-428, eleven times per ** Please park in the Christ Lutheran Church parking lot (entrance year. directly across the street from the Norway House). On weekdays, a residential parking permit is required to park on Meredith Dr. Address Changes: Did your email address, mailing address, From Beltway or I-66: or other information change? Please no- Go west from Beltway on tify database manager Marie Hansen at 66. Take Exit 60, Rt. 123 [email protected]. (Chain Bridge Rd.) south U.S. Mail: toward Fairfax. Proceed Sons of Norway about a half mile. Turn 3846 Meredith Dr., right on Rt. 50 west (also Fairfax, VA 22030 Rt. 29, Lee Highway, and Fairfax Blvd.). Stay in the Lodge Website: right lane. Just after the www.norwaydc.org 3rd traffic light, turn right on Meredith Dr. (which is between a Find Us on Facebook: Merchants Tire store and a Mobil gas station). Turn left immedi- www.facebook.com/ ately behind the gas station into the church parking lot. groups/123693707650322/ From Rt. 50/29: Go west from the Beltway about 5.33 miles. Newsletter Deadline: After crossing Rt. 123 (Chain Bridge Rd.), stay in the right lane. Please submit items by the 25th of the Just after the 3rd traffic light, turn right on Meredith Dr. (which is month to [email protected]. between a Merchants Tire store and a Mobil gas station). Turn left immediately behind the gas station into the church parking lot. 2015 Lodge Leaders From far western suburbs: From I-66 East, take Exit 52, Rt. 50, President: Burt Koske east, toward city of Fairfax. Proceed about one mile. Turn left at 703-573-5943 or [email protected] Fairfax Blvd., which is where Rt. 29 joins Rt. 50 (which itself an- gles left). Turn left after a Mobil station onto Meredith Dr. Turn Vice-President: Doris Goodlett left immediately behind the Mobil gas station into the church 703-278-8724 or [email protected] parking lot. Secretary: Lauren Nilssen 571-278-3185 or [email protected] Metro & bus: From the Dunn Loring/Merrifield Metro station Treasurer: Bill DeRoche (on the Orange Line), go to Bus Bay E. Take bus 1C toward West 301-537-8309 or [email protected] Ox Rd. and Alliance Dr. The bus will go down Lee Highway/ Financial Secretary: Henry Hansen Fairfax Blvd. (Rt. 50/29). Get off about 30 min. later at Meredith 703-815-4945 or [email protected] Drive (after Warwick Ave.). Hospitality Director: Debbie Fosaaen 703-318-8128 or [email protected] Librarian/Historian: Henry Hansen Reusing Capital Viking Content: 703-815-4945 or [email protected] Except as noted, newsletter content is licensed under a Crea- Newsletter Editor: Marie Hansen tive Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. 703-815-3467 or [email protected] www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ Webmaster: Clarissa Peterson 202-285-9585 or [email protected]

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